2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 400 kg more than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (191 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | SLK |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
